Iowa A.G. proposes amendment on child testimony in court
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is proposing a constitutional amendment to give judges authority to allow children to provide closed circuit testimony against an alleged abuser. It’s a response to […]
Officials say Iowa tax receipts to be $1 billion lower, due to tax cuts
The governor’s top budget advisor and two other officials agree state tax collections during the next state budgeting year will drop $67 million more than they predicted two months ago. […]
Early numbers show western Iowa lagging behind in deer harvest
The DNR reports the number of deer taken in the early archery and other seasons was down about five percent leading into the first gun season. The DNR’s Pete Hildreth […]
Bowl-bound Iowans need to pack patience given the travel forecast
Christmas Eve is a dozen days away and tens of thousands of Iowans are planning to drive or fly to see family and friends for the holiday. Brian Ortner, at […]
Federal contractor reaches agreement on Iowa sexual harassment claims
The U.S. Department of Labor says it has reached an agreement with a Minneapolis-based construction services provider on allegations of sexual harassment by employees in Iowa. The Labor Department says […]
Iowa’s top election official lists priorities for ’25 legislature
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is recommending changes in state law that he says will help identify non-citizens who attempt to register to vote. Pate proposes that his office […]
Iowa’s top election official lists priorities for 2025 legislature
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is recommending changes in state law that he says will help identify non-citizens who attempt to register to vote. Pate proposes that his office […]
Podcast sparks new lead in case of long-missing Mason City woman
Investigators from Iowa and Wisconsin will be working together on a new lead in the case of former Mason City TV anchorwoman Jodi Huisentruit, who vanished nearly 30 years ago. […]
Forecast calls for freezing rain as many Iowa roads may become ice rinks
Wind chills dipped as low as 20 below in parts of northern Iowa this morning, with air temperatures in the negative teens. National Weather Service meteorologist Cory Martin says this […]
Iowans can start 2025 off with a good hike in the hills
Many Iowans already have big plans for New Year’s Eve, so the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is suggesting anyone who loves the outdoors to take part in an event […]